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At what month or week is the BCG scar meant to be noticed or visible?
There's no particular time frame for the scar to be visible. Sometimes the BCG is given too deep instead of into the skin usually to confirm in case of no BCG scar, we will do a mantoux test to see if there is a reaction expected for someone who has had BCG. If there is none after 72 hours, we will give the BCG
The spot my baby had his BCG vaccine is still hard and painless. He is 3+months already.
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you don't have to worry about this. A normal reaction to the BCG Vaccine. If it ruptures, take him to the hospital. The doctor will know what to do.
Please advice, How and where can I get a Mantoux test done?. A baby who was given BCG injection after birth but is 4months now and...
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Sometimes the BCG is given too deep instead of into the skin. Usually, to confirm in case of no BCG scar, we will do a Mantoux test to see if there is a reaction expected for someone who has had BCG. If there is none after 72 hours, we will give the BCG again as long as the child is healthy (a normal chest x-ray may be needed at times)'.